Book
The black flamingo / Dean Atta. --
Record details
- ISBN: 0062990292
- ISBN: 9780062990297
- Physical Description: 403 pages ; 22 cm.
- Edition: First US edition. --
- Publisher: New York, NY : Balzar + Bray, an imprint of HarpercollinsPublishers, 2020.
- Copyright: ©2020
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "Originally published in Great Britain in 2019 by Hodder and Stoughton"--Title page verso. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes Internet addresses. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 23.99 |
| Awards Note: | Stonewall Book Award, Mike Morgan & Larry Romans Children's & Young Adult Literature Award, 2020. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Gay teenagers > Fiction. Racially mixed people > Fiction. Gay men > Identity > Fiction. Female impersonators > Fiction. London (England) > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Bildungsromans. Novels in verse. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | YA Atta | 31681020158002 | YADULT | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
A fierce coming-of-age novel about identity and the liberating power of drag follows the experiences of a mixed-race teen in London who struggles to connect with his heritage before coming out and establishing his place in Drag Society. 60,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. - Baker & Taylor
A fierce coming-of-age novel about identity and the liberating power of drag follows the experiences of a mixed-race teen in London who struggles to connect with his heritage before coming out and establishing his place in Drag Society. - HARPERCOLL
Stonewall Book Award Winner!
A fierce coming-of-age verse novel about identity and the power of drag, from acclaimed poet and performer Dean Atta. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo, Jason Reynolds, and Kacen Callender.
Michael is a mixed-race gay teen growing up in London. All his life, he's navigated what it means to be Greek-Cypriot and Jamaican'but never quite feeling Greek or Black enough.
As he gets older, Michael's coming out is only the start of learning who he is and where he fits in. When he discovers the Drag Society, he finally finds where he belongs'and the Black Flamingo is born.
Told with raw honesty, insight, and lyricism, this debut explores the layers of identity that make us who we are'and allow us to shine.
"In this uplifting coming-of-age novel told in accessible verse, Atta chronicles the growth and glory of Michael Angeli, a mixed-race kid from London, as he navigates his cultural identity as Cypriot and Jamaican as well as his emerging sexuality." (Publishers Weekly, "An Anti-Racist Children's and YA Reading List")
- HARPERCOLL
Stonewall Book Award Winner * A Time Magazine Best YA Book Of All Time
A fierce coming-of-age verse novel about identity and the power of drag, from acclaimed poet and performer Dean Atta. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo, Jason Reynolds, and Kacen Callender.
Michael is a mixed-race gay teen growing up in London. All his life, he’s navigated what it means to be Greek-Cypriot and Jamaican—but never quite feeling Greek or Black enough.
As he gets older, Michael’s coming out is only the start of learning who he is and where he fits in. When he discovers the Drag Society, he finally finds where he belongs—and the Black Flamingo is born.
Told with raw honesty, insight, and lyricism, this debut explores the layers of identity that make us who we are—and allow us to shine.
"In this uplifting coming-of-age novel told in accessible verse, Atta chronicles the growth and glory of Michael Angeli, a mixed-race kid from London, as he navigates his cultural identity as Cypriot and Jamaican as well as his emerging sexuality." (Publishers Weekly, "An Anti-Racist Children's and YA Reading List")
